India Climate Collaborative
**Job Description: Senior Specialist – Food Systems**
**Location:** Delhi/Remote
**Sector:** Land Use / Agriculture / Environment
**About the Company:**
The India Climate Collaborative (ICC) was established in 2020 to coordinate and support Indian philanthropists scaling corporate and family philanthropy in India for climate impact. We unlock philanthropic capital, identify catalytic climate priorities, and create connective infrastructure to support that mission. Founded by notable leaders like Rohini Nilekani, Ratan Tata, Anand Mahindra, and Nadir Godrej, ICC is a small yet mighty team driven by a shared passion for achieving audacious goals. We value self-starters with strong attention to detail and a team-first mindset.
**Position Overview:**
The Senior Specialist for Food Systems will lead grant and program management, focusing on agroecological approaches, sustainable food systems, and enhancing resilience in agricultural landscapes. This role requires experience in rural development, agriculture, forest ecosystems, climate adaptation, NBS, and resilience building.
**Key Responsibilities:**
– **Grants/Program Management:**
– Manage Agroecological Transformations and Food Systems Programmes.
– Focus on vulnerable ecosystems (agriculture, forests, wetlands).
– Lead strategic planning, networking, and knowledge sharing for ICC-supported initiatives.
– Oversee grant management and liaise with partner organizations.
– **Donor and Consortium Management:**
– Develop donor engagement strategies and collateral (newsletters, fundraising materials).
– Manage relationships with donors to align with program goals.
– **Fundraising:**
– Identify and secure funding opportunities for the Agroecological Transformations programme.
– Network with potential donors and funding partners.
– **Insights and Knowledge Generation:**
– Stay updated on food systems, agriculture, climate resilience, NBS, and land use.
– Develop knowledge products and ecosystem roadmaps.
– **Strategic Development:**
– Enhance ICC’s portfolio in food systems by integrating agroecological principles.
– Collaborate with stakeholders to design innovative projects and promote ICC’s work through conferences and publications.
**Requirements:**
– Master’s degree in agriculture sciences, sustainable agriculture management, forest studies, rural development, environmental sustainability, or a related field.
– 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
– Strong understanding of Indian food systems, agricultural landscapes, climate issues, and the non-profit sector.
– Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
– Strategic thinking, creativity, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
**What We Offer:**
– Work with leading minds in climate change across philanthropy, research, government, and implementing organizations.
– Growth and exposure in a dynamic start-up environment with a committed team.
– Opportunity to institute best practices and develop organizational traditions.
– Competitive salary based on industry standards.
**Terms of Employment:**
– **Location:** Delhi/Remote
– **Employment Type:** Consultant
Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, with only shortlisted candidates contacted. ICC is an equal opportunity employer.
